Employment Benefits

Are you looking to invest in a career, not just a job? Do you seek a career
that is not only rewarding, but also exciting? If you answered yes, then please
consider DDS as your employer of choice and join our dedicated employees in
serving Georgia's citizens in a polite, courteous, and expedient manner.

VACATION LEAVE

Accrual for full-time employees is based on years of continuous service:
10 hours per month for up to 5 years of service
12 hours per month from 5-10 years of service
14 hours per month for 10 years of service or longer

SICK LEAVE

Accrual for full-time employees is at the rate of 10 hours per month regardless
of years of service. After 120 hours have been accrued, up to 24 sick leave
hours per year may be transferred to personal leave.

HOLIDAYS

State of Georgia employees are provided with 12 paid holidays per year.

INSURANCE

Group health, dental, accidental death and dismemberment, and life insurance are
available to State employees.

LONG-TERM AND SHORT-TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE

State of Georgia employees have the option of choosing either long-term and/or
short-term insurance to provide income protection against the unexpected.

LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE

This plan is offered to State employees as an option for the employee, spouse,
parents, or parents-in-law to cover a wide range of personal care, health, and
social services for those who suffer a chronic disease or long-lasting
disability.

LEGAL INSURANCE

State employees who have planned legal needs or desire protection for
unforeseen legal situations have the option of choosing legal insurance offered
under the Flexible Benefits Program.

RETIREMENT PLAN

Most State of Georgia employees may participate in either the Employee's
Retirement System or the Teacher's Retirements System. Contributions are based
on a percentage of pay.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION

Tax sheltered plans are available to State of Georgia employees that enable them
to provide for greater retirement security.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT

Education and developmental training are provided to internal customers, which
enables them to achieve their professional goals and provide excellence in
customer service to Georgia's motoring public.

CREDIT UNION

Employees may be eligible to become members of the State Employees Credit Union,
the Georgia Federal Credit Union, or the Department of Public Safety Credit
Union.